Spark : how genius ignites, from child prodigies to late bloomers
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Ridgway Public Library - NONFICTION | 153.35 KAL | Checked Out | July 18, 2024 |
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Book
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368 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? How often are midlife inspirations triggered by propitious events, like Julia Child's first French meal at the age of 36? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and historical and scientific research, author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer. In these linked biographies, Kalb follows the journeys of thirteen remarkable individuals—from Shirley Temple to Alexander Fleming to Eleanor Roosevelt to Bill Gates—to discover the secrets behind their talents. Each possessed a unique arc of inspiration. Each—through science, art, music, theater, and politics—reached extraordinary success at different stages of life. And each offers us a chance to explore the genesis—and experience—of genius.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kalb, C. (2021). Spark: how genius ignites, from child prodigies to late bloomers . National Geographic Partners, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kalb, Claudia. 2021. Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers. National Geographic Partners, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kalb, Claudia. Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers National Geographic Partners, LLC, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kalb, Claudia. Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers National Geographic Partners, LLC, 2021.
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